Policy Development and Definitions

Policy number: 
02.001
Policy description: 

This purpose of this policy is to provide guidance in how policies are developed and maintained, and to consistently define terms used throughout all policies of the University of North Texas.

Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Richmond Reyes
Director, University Policy
University Integrity & Compliance
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff, Students, All University
Date Issued: 
Friday, April 1, 1983

Last updated: 

Date: 
06/24/2022
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy was revised to update the guidance for interpreting policies. Specifically, the list of terms which impose a duty ("must," "shall," etc.) and those which create a discretionary authority ("should," "may," etc.) were expanded. Also, global definitions of terms which are used throughout the UNT Policy Manual have been established in this policy, negating the need to redefine the terms repeatedly. Lastly, other language was expanded and clarified, including terminology around the objective to minimize the amount of procedure in UNT policies.
Date: 
02/09/2022
Action: 
Format Only
Comments: 
Renamed policy from "Policy on Policies" to "Policy Development."
Date: 
05/25/2018
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy was revised to clarify overall policy process and definitions were added and reorganize for more efficient and consistent application of the policy.
Date: 
06/20/2014
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Significantly revised to provide for a six-year review cycle; to eliminate organizational charters and bylaws as policy, except for the Faculty Senate; and to clarify and update roles, responsibilities, and process. Effective 6/20/2014.
Date: 
08/01/2002
Action: 
Revision